Indiana State Police

Identity TheftIdentity theft is the fastest growing crime of the 21st century and occurs when someone wrongfully uses your personal information for their personal gain. If you are a victim of identity theft:

CLOSE COMPROMISED ACCOUNTS IMMEDIATELY. Call all companies where an account has been tampered with or opened fraudulently. Close them where necessary. Follow up in writing.

REPORT THE IDENTITY THEFT TO THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. Complete the complaint online (www.ftc.gov/idtheft) and provide a printed copy of it, called an "FTC Affidavit", when you file a report with the police.

FILE A POLICE REPORT and ask the police to attach your FTC Affidavit to the police report. Get a copy of the report for your records and send a copy to each CRA.